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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Alexander Roslin 1718-1793 is in Painters.
On 15th July 1718 Alexander Roslin was born in Malmö.
1753. Alexander Roslin (age 34). Portrait of Francoise-Marguerite de Sevigne.
1753. Alexander Roslin (age 34). Portrait of Katarzyna Mniszech.
1756. Alexander Roslin (age 37). Portrait of Lady de Neubourg-Cromière.
In 1759 Alexander Roslin (age 40) and Marie Suzanne Giroust (age 24) were married.
1763. Alexander Roslin (age 44). Portrait of Septimanie d'Egmont (age 23).
Septimanie d'Egmont: In 1740 she was born to Armand de Vignerot du Plessis. On 14th October 1773 she died.
1765. Alexander Roslin (age 46). Portrait of Dauphin Louis Bourbon (age 35).
Dauphin Louis Bourbon: On 4th September 1729 he was born to Louis XV King France and Marie Leszczyńska Queen Consort France at Palace of Versailles, Versailles. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland. On 23rd February 1745 Dauphin Louis Bourbon and Infanta Maria Teresa Rafaela of Spain were married at the Palace of Versailles. She the daughter of Philippe V King Spain and Elisabeth Farnese Queen Consort Spain. He the son of Louis XV King France and Marie Leszczyńska Queen Consort France. They were first cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland. On 10th January 1747 Dauphin Louis Bourbon and Dauphine Maria Josepha of France were married. He the son of Louis XV King France and Marie Leszczyńska Queen Consort France. They were fourth cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. On 22nd December 1765 Dauphin Louis Bourbon died.
1765. Alexander Roslin (age 46). Portrait of Isabella Fitzroy Countess Hertford (age 38).
1767. Alexander Roslin (age 48). Self-Portrait with his wife [his wife] Marie Suzanne Giroust (age 32).
1767. Alexander Roslin (age 48). "The Lady with the Veil". Portrait of his wife [his wife] Marie Suzanne Giroust (age 32).
1767. Alexander Roslin (age 48). Portrait of John Jennings, Ironmaster, and his brother and brother's wife.
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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1770. Alexander Roslin (age 51). Portrait of his wife [his wife] Marie Suzanne Giroust (age 35).
1770. Alexander Roslin (age 51). Portrait of Anne Vallayer Coster (age 25).
1771. Alexander Roslin (age 52). Portrait of Gustav III King Sweden (age 24) and his brothers Charles XIII King Sweden (age 22) and Frederick Adolph Duke of Östergötland (age 20).
Charles XIII King Sweden: On 7th October 1748 he was born to Adolph Frederick King Sweden and Louisa Ulrika of Prussia Queen Consort of Sweden.. He a great grandson of King George I of Great Britain and Ireland. In 1809 King Gustav IV of Sweden was compelled to abdicates by the Estates. Charles XIII King Sweden succeeded King Sweden, or acted as Regent. On 5th February 1818 Charles XIII King Sweden died.
Frederick Adolph Duke of Östergötland: On 18th July 1750 he was born to Adolph Frederick King Sweden and Louisa Ulrika of Prussia Queen Consort of Sweden.. He a great grandson of King George I of Great Britain and Ireland. On 12th December 1803 Frederick Adolph Duke of Östergötland died.
On 31st August 1772 [his wife] Marie Suzanne Giroust (age 38) died.
1775. Alexander Roslin (age 56). Portrait of Carl Linnaeus (age 67).
Carl Linnaeus: On 23rd May 1707 he was born. On 10th January 1778 he died.
On 5th July 1793 Alexander Roslin (age 74) died.